Sam Burns lost the U.S. Open lead for good after a controversial ruling denied him a drop in a crucial moment Sunday.

Spaun’s defining moment came at the 18th where he found the green in two and faced a 65-foot putt to avoid a two-putt par.

J.J. Spaun, who won the U.S. Open on Sunday at Oakmont Country Club, moved to eighth in the world rankings, the highest spot ...